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Level 1

🔴 Mini Red

typical age: 4–7

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First steps on court

How · 5 min
Bounce & Catch
How · 5 minBounce red ball on strings aiming for 5 then 10 consecutive. Builds soft hands and ball tracking.
SetupHalf a Mini Red court, one player + coach. Foam ball + child-sized racket. 5-min set.PositioningPlayer stands inside the service box, racket held out like a tray. Recover to the same spot after each bounce.FootworkNo travel — emphasis on watching the ball all the way into the catch. Knees softly bent.ProgressionBeginner: catch the ball after one bounce. Intermediate: catch on the rise (before second bounce). Advanced: bounce-catch alternating forehand/backhand sides.Scoring / hook10-in-a-row streak unlocks the Steady Hands badge.Student - focus onWatch the ball all the way into the catch. Target: 10 in a row.Parent - say / trackSay: "Watch the ball." Track: how many in a row out of 10.
How · 10 min
Catch in the Cradle
How · 10 minCoach feeds underarm; child catches in racket face cradle before swinging. Develops feel before technique.
SetupMini Red court, player + coach 3m apart. Foam ball. 5-min set.PositioningPlayer faces coach, racket held face-up at waist height like a cradle.FootworkSide-shuffle 1-2 steps to centre the ball over the racket cradle before catching.ProgressionBeginner: catch a soft toss directly to the cradle. Intermediate: 2-3 step side-to-side catches. Advanced: catch then bounce-and-catch combo.Scoring / hookBeat your previous best — count out loud as a family.Student - focus onSoft hands like an egg. Target: 8 quiet catches in a row.Parent - say / trackSay: "Quiet hands." Notice if they catch without the ball bouncing off.

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Level 2

🟠 Mini Orange

typical age: 8–10

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Building real technique

How · 10 min
Shadow Footwork
How · 10 minMove to 6 court positions on coach call. Split-step before every movement. Return to centre after.
SetupMini Orange ¾ court. Player shadows footwork patterns called by coach. No ball. 5-min set.PositioningStart at the baseline T. Cone markers at corners + sidelines.FootworkSide-shuffle to wide cones; cross-step to far cones; recovery skip back to T.ProgressionBeginner: 3-cone pattern at walking pace. Intermediate: 5 cones at half pace. Advanced: random pattern called by coach at game pace.Scoring / hookComplete the pattern at game pace = Shadow Pro badge.Student - focus onRecover EVERY shot — even in shadows. Target: complete the pattern.Parent - say / trackSay: "Light feet." Watch recovery between cones.
How · 15 min
Forehand Build
How · 15 min3 stages: swing path → drop-feed → hand-feed. Eastern grip, unit turn, low-to-high path.
Setup¾ court Mini Orange. Coach feeds 5 forehands in a row, gradually faster + wider. 6-min set.PositioningPlayer on baseline ¾ court, sideways turn after coach's contact.FootworkPivot on back foot; step across with front foot; weight transfer through contact.ProgressionBeginner: 3 feeds same spot. Intermediate: 5 feeds varying depth. Advanced: 10 feeds + recovery + target.Scoring / hook8 clean forehands = Forehand Builder streak.Student - focus onTurn first, low to high, finish over shoulder. Target: 8 clean forehands.Parent - say / trackSay: "Turn first." Track 8-in-a-row.

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Level 3

🟢 Mini Green

typical age: 9–11

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Full court, real game

How · 15 min
Topspin Forehand
How · 15 minFence drill then with ball. Low-to-high path. Windshield wiper finish.
SetupFull court. Coach feeds forehands with focus on topspin generation. Green ball. 8-min set.PositioningPlayer at baseline centre; aim crosscourt past service line.FootworkOpen stance or semi-open for power; back foot loads under hip.ProgressionBeginner: slow feeds, focus on low-to-high swing path. Intermediate: medium pace with depth target. Advanced: full pace + crosscourt vs DTL choice.Scoring / hook8 deep topspin forehands = Topspin Builder badge.Student - focus onDrop racket below the ball, brush UP. Target: 8 topspin forehands deep.Parent - say / trackWatch the racket finish over the shoulder.
How · 15 min
Two-Hand Backhand
How · 15 minHip rotation drives the shot. Both hands on through contact. High follow-through.
SetupFull court. Build a two-handed backhand from shadow swings → drop-feed → rally. Green ball. 10-min set.PositioningSideways turn for the swing; both hands together on the grip.FootworkStep across with the front foot; weight transfer through contact.ProgressionStage 1: 5 shadow swings. Stage 2: 5 drop-feeds. Stage 3: 5 from coach feed. Stage 4: 5 from live rally.Scoring / hook8-in-a-row two-handers = Backhand Two-Hand badge.Student - focus onBoth hands together. Target: 8 clean two-hand backhands.Parent - say / trackWatch both hands stay through follow-through.

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Level 4

🎾 Yellow Ball

typical age: 11–14

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Competitive junior tennis

How · 15 min
Inside-Out Forehand
How · 15 minFeed wide to backhand. Player runs around and hits inside-out to opponent's backhand.
SetupFull court. Coach feeds to backhand corner; player hits inside-out forehand. Yellow ball. 10-min set.PositioningPlayer loads on back foot in the backhand corner; open stance for the inside-out.FootworkCross-step to load on the back leg; rotate hips through contact; recovery to centre.ProgressionBeginner: stationary feed. Intermediate: live feed varying depth. Advanced: live rally with crosscourt vs inside-out choice.Scoring / hook6 inside-out winners = Aggressive Forehand badge.Student - focus onGet behind the ball, rotate hips. Target: 6 inside-out forehand winners.Parent - say / trackCoach territory — watch the hip rotation.
How · 15 min
Slice & Drop Disguise
How · 15 minContinental grip. Slice approach then disguised drop shot from identical preparation.
SetupFull court. Mix slice + drop-shot from same setup; opponent reads the shot. Yellow ball. 10-min set.PositioningPlayer approaching from midcourt; same prep for both shots.FootworkLow knee bend on both; controlled finish to disguise the touch on drop shot.ProgressionBeginner: separate slice / drop-shot reps. Intermediate: coach calls last second. Advanced: player picks based on opponent's position.Scoring / hook4 disguised shots = Deception badge.Student - focus onSame prep, different finish. Target: 4 disguised slice or drop.Parent - say / trackWatch for the same prep, different finish.

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Level 5

⭐ Performance

typical age: 12–16

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Elite junior development

How · 30 min
Weapon Clinic
How · 30 minOne stroke per session at elite volume: 200+ reps with progressive difficulty.
SetupFull court. 30 minutes of dedicated work on the player's ONE weapon (forehand for most). Yellow ball. 30-min focused block.PositioningVary court positions: short ball weapon, recovery weapon, defensive weapon.FootworkExplosive load on every weapon shot; specific to the situation.ProgressionStage 1: technique block (10 min). Stage 2: target zones (10 min). Stage 3: live ball + pressure (10 min).Scoring / hook100 quality reps = Weapon Volume badge.Student - focus onOwn your weapon. Last 10 reps are the most important. Target: 100 reps.Parent - say / trackWatch the technique under fatigue.
How · 20 min
Opponent Scouting
How · 20 minVideo/stats on upcoming opponent. Identify 3 weaknesses and decide game plan.
SetupNo ball. Coach + player review video / scouting notes of an upcoming opponent. Whiteboard + tablet. 30-min sit-down.PositioningCoaching office or quiet court corner.Footworkn/a — mental work.ProgressionBeginner: identify 3 patterns the opponent uses. Intermediate: identify weaknesses + counter-patterns. Advanced: build a 2-shot opening sequence vs each known pattern.Scoring / hookBuild pattern for the opponent = Scouting badge.Student - focus onPlan first 2 shots — not just the serve. Target: build a 2-shot pattern vs the opponent.Parent - say / trackListen — what did they plan?

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